I try to write down the best thing for each DAY, LadyM, but to try to do it every HOUR is really focusing on the positive. Maybe I should try that.
I guess the best thing to happen to me in the past hour is that I discovered that OG's tombstone is NOT missing.
OTOH, I guess I have discovered that I am an IDIOT. I don't know why I am allowed to walk around in polite society.
I rode out to the cemetery where OG is buried and looked again. I think his daughter has had her name and his grandchildren's names engraved since I was out there before. She (someone) had placed flowers right in front of the stone, so it covered most of the writing. When I was there the last time, it was starting to rain, and I looked behind the flowers and saw "daughter" and I just thought it was someone else's daughter that was buried there.
I did not even look at the backside of that stone. (That's what makes me an idiot.)
In my defense -- is this not the usual way stones are set:
-- -- Picture yourself standing ON the grave. Behind you is the footstone; in front of you, you can read John Smith and the birthdate and death date.
Well... no. Here, if you're standing on the grave, you would be reading "Daughter Mary Jane, Grandchildren Sue, Sally, and Jon."
Today, in the bright sunshine, I walked around to the other side and there was his name and dates. I feel very foolish, but at least I didn't tell anyone except y'all and my dmom.
This cemetery is kinda unusual anyway. Some stones are placed like I said first, and some are like his. His father's stone is like his, actually. But it makes it look like some people are facing east and some are facing west.
I also rode out to visit dh's grave. His flowers are fading, the blue looks kinda purple now, but I'm pleased with the stone. I wish I had gone a little bit larger, but I don't think he would mind.
And considering that my bank balance was lower this month than it has been at any point since he passed away, I guess it's a good thing I didn't go larger.
I am not nearing bankruptcy or anything -- I'm just frustrated with the reality of not being able to keep it where it used to be. I guess it's at least 60% of what it used to be, so I guess that is all I should expect.
I also went to the elementary school book fair. DGD was glad to see me; she hugged me and said she missed me.
I haven't seen her since Sunday.
I have a load of clothes in the washer and I have straightened up the bed... of course s2s and did Bible reading... put the newly charged ring doorbell back...
I have a few more things to do before I nap. Since I only got about 2 hours sleep last night, I feel I am due a nap.
DGS' ballgame at 5:30.
Hope you all have a good day! Good morning, blessed, and rose!
I had to laugh when the delivery guys asked their office to send the chair and that a mistake was made. she said "do you still want the chair?" lol the chair has been paid for. it will be interesting what they will send next. we will have to wait for months. the guys were very nice